OCR: abbyy fine reader vs. presto page manager

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Reprinting a book by scanning a previous edition can be done at home using affordable OCR software. ABBYY Fine Reader is noted for its limitations with books that contain complex formulas, such as those found in math or physics texts. The discussion mentions two scanners: the Epson BX 305 F, which uses ABBYY, and the SX 430, which uses Presto, but there is no specific information provided about Presto's performance. Overall, while it is possible to achieve the goal with inexpensive scanners, the choice of OCR software is crucial, especially for texts with intricate formatting.
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Hello,
I need to reprint a book scanning a previous edition, could you tell me if I can prepare the PDF at home by myself on my laptop, spending little money, with an OCR software?
Is there any difference between abbyy and presto?
Epson Bx 305 F uses abbyy, whilst Sx 430 uses presto, do you think I can reach my goal with one of these cheap scanners?
Thanks
 
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I don't know about Presto, but ABBYY Fine Reader doesn't work well with books with formulas, like maths or physics texts.
 
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